12204 ZIP Code
Albany, New york
December 29, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 12204 |
| City/Town: | Albany |
| County: | Albany |
| State: | New york |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 8,728 |
| Median Household Income: | $70,260 |
| Per Capita Income: | $50,805 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,497 |
| Median Home Value: | $240,200 |
| Land Area: | 4.1 sq miles
10.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
1.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.6915, -73.7338 |
Population Information (12204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 8,728 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,388 | 50.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,340 | 49.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 33.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 830 | 9.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 568 | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 419 | 4.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 402 | 4.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 584 | 6.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,905 | 21.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,210 | 13.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 602 | 6.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 588 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 507 | 5.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 591 | 6.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 330 | 3.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 192 | 2.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (12204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $240,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,247 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,497 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,120 | 91.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 377 | 8.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,163 | 28.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,957 | 71.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (12204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 5,925 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 245 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 347 | 5.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,256 | 21.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 733 | 12.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 629 | 10.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,596 | 26.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,119 | 18.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 45.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (12204 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $70,260 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $83,920 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $77,284 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $50,805 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (12204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,999 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,673 | 93.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 326 | 6.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 1,884 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,077 | 65.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,427 | 30.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 124 | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 45 | 1.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (12204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 4,104 | 47.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,583 | 29.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 7 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 809 | 9.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 82 | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 375 | 4.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 768 | 8.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 418 | 4.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 476 | 5.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 344 | 3.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 5 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 127 | 1.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (12204 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 145 | 3.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 66 | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 165 | 4.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 373 | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 470 | 11.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,138 | 27.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 732 | 17.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 660 | 16.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 249 | 6.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 122 | 3.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (12204 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,006 | 64.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 427 | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 390 | 8.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 263 | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 118 | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 402 | 8.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (12204 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 64 | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 204 | 4.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 386 | 8.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 64 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 428 | 9.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 195 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 114 | 2.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 512 | 11.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 476 | 10.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,008 | 21.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 223 | 4.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 83 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 916 | 19.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (12204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.9% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (12204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 8,292 | 95.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,723 | 77.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,120 | 35.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 431 | 4.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (12204 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,312 | 80.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 955 | 23.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 806 | 19.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 124 | 3.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 16 | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 410 | 10.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (12204 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,068 | 23.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 229 | 5.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 683 | 15.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 546 | 12.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 604 | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 976 | 21.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 341 | 7.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 50 | 1.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (12204 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 241 | 5.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 220 | 4.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 377 | 8.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 317 | 7.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 894 | 19.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 611 | 13.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 644 | 14.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 288 | 6.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 905 | 20.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (12204 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 226 | 5.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,106 | 24.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,617 | 36.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,225 | 27.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 225 | 5.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 98 | 2.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (12204 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,531 | 61.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 172 | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,169 | 28.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 59 | 1.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 172 | 4.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 17 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (12204 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 521 | 12.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,101 | 51.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,398 | 33.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 100 | 2.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (12204 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 168 | 14.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 71 | 6.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 78 | 6.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 148 | 12.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 283 | 24.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 334 | 28.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 62 | 5.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 19 | 1.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (12204 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,849 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $680 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,247 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.16 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.07 | 2.38 |
Households (12204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,120 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,283 | 31.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 542 | 13.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 885 | 21.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,708 | 41.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,013 | 24.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 859 | 20.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.10 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.95 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (12204 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,182 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,166 | 36.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,552 | 48.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 70 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 362 | 11.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,726 | 54.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (12204 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,149 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 246 | 11.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 255 | 11.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 701 | 32.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 189 | 8.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 758 | 35.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (12204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 6,732 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 189 | 2.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 8,723 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,249 | 14.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 134 | 10.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 666 | 53.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 449 | 35.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (12204 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 7,270 | 83.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,241 | 14.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 519 | 41.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 551 | 44.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 121 | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 171 | 13.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (12204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 7,798 | 89.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 185 | 2.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 930 | 502.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 930 | 502.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 930 | 502.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 10 | 5.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 96 | 51.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 193 | 104.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 31 | 16.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (12204 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,898 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 6,685 | 84.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,213 | 15.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 263 | 3.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 523 | 6.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 331 | 4.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 96 | 1.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (12204 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,120 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,958 | 96.1% | 89.4% |
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